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BMI: 174 cm, 120 kg

BMI 39.6

Obesity class II · 174 cm (5 ft 9 in), 120 kg (265 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 120 ÷ (1.74 × 1.74) = 120 ÷ 3.0276 = 39.6.

At 174 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 56.0–75.4 kg; 120 kg is 44.6 kg above the top of the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 66.6 kg.

Other weights at 174 cm

Weight	BMI	Category
100 kg	33.0	Obesity class I
105 kg	34.7	Obesity class I
110 kg	36.3	Obesity class II
115 kg	38.0	Obesity class II
120 kg	39.6	Obesity class II
125 kg	41.3	Obesity class III
130 kg	42.9	Obesity class III

120 kg at other heights

Height	BMI	Category
166 cm	43.5	Obesity class III
168 cm	42.5	Obesity class III
170 cm	41.5	Obesity class III
172 cm	40.6	Obesity class III
176 cm	38.7	Obesity class II
178 cm	37.9	Obesity class II
180 cm	37.0	Obesity class II
182 cm	36.2	Obesity class II

FAQ

What is the BMI of 120 kg at 174 cm?

BMI = 120 ÷ 1.74² = 39.6, which the WHO classifies as obesity class ii.

What is a healthy weight for 174 cm?

A BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) corresponds to 56.0–75.4 kg (123 lb–166 lb).

Is BMI accurate for everyone?

BMI does not distinguish muscle from fat. Very muscular people, older adults and some ethnic groups (WHO suggests lower cut-offs for Asian populations: 23 overweight, 27.5 obese) may need waist measurements or body-fat estimates as well.

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